John Terry would have been applauded in some countries rather thansacked as national team captain for having an alleged affair, accordingto FIFA president Sepp Blatter.Terry was fired by England head coach Fabio Capello after a week ofnegative headlines about the defender's alleged affair with WayneBridge's ex-partner but the Chelsea player has had support from anunlikely quarter.Blatter, in Vancouver for the International Olympic Committee'ssession, joked that in "Latin" countries such as France, Italy andSpain, Terry's conduct may not have been considered a problem.Blatter said: "Listen, this is a special approach in the Anglo-Saxoncountries. If this had happened in let's say Latin countries then Ithink he would have been applauded."Terry was sacked by Capello after a brief meeting with the England manager last week.The 29-year-old has now been given time off by Chelsea to addressthe issues in his personal life and will miss his side's FA Cup tieagainst Cardiff this weekend.Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins said: "He will not play this weekend. Carlo (Ancelotti) is giving him a bit of time off."They just had a little chat, John and Carlo, and decided that would be the best for all concerned."